Sunday, November 27, 2011

Kitchen Wisdom

Being on a diet sometimes means having to do a little extra (I know it's not what you want to hear). Whether your on a balanced diet or gluten free diet these "extras" can make a difference between success and failure. "Extras" can take the form of additional steps or ingredients needed in preparing your meals. As I've traveled down my gluten free/balanced diet road I've learned that these added steps or ingredients help add life to your meals and make them all the more tastier. Taking the time to roast a red pepper pays off when added to an egg white scramble or when placed in a delicious low cal pasta sauce. Learning to embrace blue cheese makes a world of difference when comparing last weeks bland salad to this weeks Apple and Blue Cheese Salad. Embrace the additional steps as culinary practice, welcome new ingredients to your palate and you'll find yourself feasting rather than eating.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!!!


Hi everyone, I just wanted to take a moment and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! May we be thankful for all we have. Also, have a safe Black Friday for those who dare to venture out.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Love that app!

I've never been much of a collector. Stamps, model air crafts or even the latest sneakers never interested me. When it comes to my smart phone I'm exactly the same way. I'm not one of those people with pages and pages of apps but the ones I do have I value tremendously. My GasBuddy app is among them. Available at the android market place for FREE, GasBuddy allows you to see and compare gas prices at stations around your city. Simply type in your town name or zip code and GasBuddy will compile a list. I love it since it saves me the time and hassle of looking around town for the cheapest gas. Whenever it's time to fill up my tank I check GasBuddy first.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Favorite New Thing

The aisles of my grocery store are filled with hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered. Not too long ago I grew tired of my usual soy milk and was in the mood for something new. What to choose, what to choose? Almond milk, rice milk, hemp milk and out of the corner of my eye there it was...coconut milk. Coconut milk is gluten free, lactose free, soy free and vegan. The unsweetened version of So Delicious is only 50 calories per 8 oz serving. I like to add some to my protein shake for some much needed fat and my coffee in the morning to get me started. Coconut milk is a little watery and lacks the consistency of regular milk. Unsweetened coconut milk can be a little bit bland so feel free to sweeten it up using Truvia or vanilla extract (for a low cal approach) or buy the already flavored versions. Get out there and make a new favorite.